A kilovolt (kV) is a unit of electrical potential equal to 1,000 volts. This unit is commonly used in applications involving high voltage levels, such as power transmission lines, X-ray machines, and large-scale industrial applications. Interestingly, the electrical grid often operates in the range of hundreds of kilovolts to efficiently transmit power over vast distances, reducing energy losses due to resistance.
In medical imaging, the kilovolt is crucial for generating the high energy necessary for X-rays to penetrate body tissues and create images, defining the clarity and depth of the scans. High voltage equipment requires careful handling and respect, given its capacity to deliver substantial energy, illustrating the pivotal role kilovolts play in both everyday power consumption and specialized applications.
The millivolt (mV) is a unit of electric potential difference equal to one-thousandth of a volt. It plays a crucial role in the realms of electronics and engineering, particularly in the measurement of small voltage changes in sensors and delicate circuits. To put its scale into perspective, consider that the tiny electrical signals coursing through our hearts operate in the millivolt range, enabling electrocardiograms (EKGs) to capture and assess heart activity with precision.
In the natural world, millivolts are pivotal in understanding bioelectrical processes. For instance, the electric organs of certain fish, like the electric eel, generate massive electrical discharges, but the subtle control signals that trigger these bursts are managed on a millivolt scale. This showcases the delicate yet powerful interplay of electricity in both biological and technological systems.
| Kilovolts | Millivolts |
|---|---|
0
kV
|
0
mV
|
1
kV
|
1000000
mV
|
2
kV
|
2000000
mV
|
3
kV
|
3000000
mV
|
4
kV
|
4000000
mV
|
5
kV
|
5000000
mV
|
6
kV
|
6000000
mV
|
7
kV
|
7000000
mV
|
8
kV
|
8000000
mV
|
9
kV
|
9000000
mV
|
10
kV
|
1e+7
mV
|
11
kV
|
1.1e+7
mV
|
12
kV
|
1.2e+7
mV
|
13
kV
|
1.3e+7
mV
|
14
kV
|
1.4e+7
mV
|
15
kV
|
1.5e+7
mV
|
16
kV
|
1.6e+7
mV
|
17
kV
|
1.7e+7
mV
|
18
kV
|
1.8e+7
mV
|
19
kV
|
1.9e+7
mV
|
20
kV
|
2e+7
mV
|
21
kV
|
2.1e+7
mV
|
22
kV
|
2.2e+7
mV
|
23
kV
|
2.3e+7
mV
|
24
kV
|
2.4e+7
mV
|
25
kV
|
2.5e+7
mV
|
26
kV
|
2.6e+7
mV
|
27
kV
|
2.7e+7
mV
|
28
kV
|
2.8e+7
mV
|
29
kV
|
2.9e+7
mV
|
30
kV
|
3e+7
mV
|
31
kV
|
3.1e+7
mV
|
32
kV
|
3.2e+7
mV
|
33
kV
|
3.3e+7
mV
|
34
kV
|
3.4e+7
mV
|
35
kV
|
3.5e+7
mV
|
36
kV
|
3.6e+7
mV
|
37
kV
|
3.7e+7
mV
|
38
kV
|
3.8e+7
mV
|
39
kV
|
3.9e+7
mV
|
40
kV
|
4e+7
mV
|
41
kV
|
4.1e+7
mV
|
42
kV
|
4.2e+7
mV
|
43
kV
|
4.3e+7
mV
|
44
kV
|
4.4e+7
mV
|
45
kV
|
4.5e+7
mV
|
46
kV
|
4.6e+7
mV
|
47
kV
|
4.7e+7
mV
|
48
kV
|
4.8e+7
mV
|
49
kV
|
4.9e+7
mV
|
50
kV
|
5e+7
mV
|
51
kV
|
5.1e+7
mV
|
52
kV
|
5.2e+7
mV
|
53
kV
|
5.3e+7
mV
|
54
kV
|
5.4e+7
mV
|
55
kV
|
5.5e+7
mV
|
56
kV
|
5.6e+7
mV
|
57
kV
|
5.7e+7
mV
|
58
kV
|
5.8e+7
mV
|
59
kV
|
5.9e+7
mV
|
60
kV
|
6e+7
mV
|
61
kV
|
6.1e+7
mV
|
62
kV
|
6.2e+7
mV
|
63
kV
|
6.3e+7
mV
|
64
kV
|
6.4e+7
mV
|
65
kV
|
6.5e+7
mV
|
66
kV
|
6.6e+7
mV
|
67
kV
|
6.7e+7
mV
|
68
kV
|
6.8e+7
mV
|
69
kV
|
6.9e+7
mV
|
70
kV
|
7e+7
mV
|
71
kV
|
7.1e+7
mV
|
72
kV
|
7.2e+7
mV
|
73
kV
|
7.3e+7
mV
|
74
kV
|
7.4e+7
mV
|
75
kV
|
7.5e+7
mV
|
76
kV
|
7.6e+7
mV
|
77
kV
|
7.7e+7
mV
|
78
kV
|
7.8e+7
mV
|
79
kV
|
7.9e+7
mV
|
80
kV
|
8e+7
mV
|
81
kV
|
8.1e+7
mV
|
82
kV
|
8.2e+7
mV
|
83
kV
|
8.3e+7
mV
|
84
kV
|
8.4e+7
mV
|
85
kV
|
8.5e+7
mV
|
86
kV
|
8.6e+7
mV
|
87
kV
|
8.7e+7
mV
|
88
kV
|
8.8e+7
mV
|
89
kV
|
8.9e+7
mV
|
90
kV
|
9e+7
mV
|
91
kV
|
9.1e+7
mV
|
92
kV
|
9.2e+7
mV
|
93
kV
|
9.3e+7
mV
|
94
kV
|
9.4e+7
mV
|
95
kV
|
9.5e+7
mV
|
96
kV
|
9.6e+7
mV
|
97
kV
|
9.7e+7
mV
|
98
kV
|
9.8e+7
mV
|
99
kV
|
9.9e+7
mV
|
100
kV
|
1e+8
mV
|
| Conversion | Call to Action |
|---|---|
| Kilovolts to Volts | Go to converter |
| Kilovolts to Microvolts | Go to converter |
| Kilovolts to Megavolts | Go to converter |